How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Fern Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersontown and Fern Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and Fern Creek.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Watterson Trail
1354 ft · 55 sec · Watterson Trail
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Turn left onto Billtown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Billtown Road
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Turn right onto Fairground Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairground Road
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Continue on Fairground Road
91 m · 18 sec · Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Brandywyne Drive
982 ft · 48 sec · Brandywyne Drive
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Turn left onto Shelby Street
104 m · 19 sec · Shelby Street
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Turn left onto Eldorado Avenue
1307 ft · 1 min · Eldorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Fern Creek Road
8 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersontown and Fern Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Billtown Road
Turn left onto Billtown Road
1.39 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersontown and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Fern Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to Fern Creek?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Jeffersontown and 1.7 miles from Fern Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Jeffersontown and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Fern Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 2.7 mi (4.34 km).
#1 Jeffersontown
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 27,562 |
| Coordinates | 38.1942400, -85.5644000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.45 | $0.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.64 | $1.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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